Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment

2010 ACR-EULAR Classification Criteria for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

2011 ACR/EULAR Definitions of Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials.

Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center: "Arthritis Education - Diagnostic Guidelines," "Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment," "Sleep Disturbance is Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Role of exercise in the Management of Arthritis."

Stanford University School of Medicine. "The Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)© and the Improved HAQ©," June 2009.

Health Assessment Questionnaire (PROMIS HAQ©)

Fries, J.F. Journal of Rheumatology, September 2009.

Bruce, B. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, 2005.

Stanford Patient Education Research Center: "Pain Visual Numeric."

Health Organization of Pudendal Education: "Comparative Pain Scale."

American College of Rheumatology (ACR): "Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA),""Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)," "Biologic Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis," "What is a Rheumatologist?" "Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Cardiovascular Disease Risk High in RA Patients," "Pregnancy and Rheumatic Disease."

Arthritis Foundation: "Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis?" "Arthritis Symptoms," "What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?" "How the Arthritis Foundation is Advancing Research," "What is Osteoarthritis?" "Cardiovascular Risk and NSAID Use," "Tips for Managing Pain," "Types of Exercise," "Introduction to Exercise."

MedlinePlus, NIH: "Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis," "Rheumatoid Factor (RF)"

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS): "Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases," "Questions and Answers about Juvenile Arthritis."

PubMed: "Arthritis," "Scleritis."

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "Arthritis-Related Statistics," "More than One-Third of U.S. Adults Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine, According to New Government Survey," "Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Patients with Arthritis," "Health Related Quality of Life," "Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Health Related Quality of Life," "How much physical activity do adults need?" "Physical Activity Statistics: Definitions,"

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Guidance for Industry Clinical Development Programs for Drugs, Devices, and Biological Products Intended for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA), July 7, 1999.

Arthritis Today, Arthritis Foundation: "How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed," "Newer Diagnosis of RA May Mean Fewer Surgeries," "Rheumatoid Arthritis: Remission is Possible," "Precautions to Take Before Starting Biologics," "Managing Corticosteroids Side Effects," "Corticosteroids Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat," "Rheumatoid Arthritis: Will I Need Surgery?" "Assessing the Impact of Joint Replacements for Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Traditional Arthritis Meds May Prevent Joint Damage as Effectively as Biologics," "Benefits of Massage," "How Will a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Affect Your Life?" "When Should I See My Doctor?" "Using Heat and Cold for Pain Relief," "How to Beat Fatigue," "Coping With Fatigue," "Self-Help Arthritis Devices," "Managing Stress," "Can Support Groups Help You Cope?" "Fatty Acid Benefits: How Omega-3s Reduce Inflammation," "More Fiber, Less Inflammation?" "Arthritis Food Myths," "Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy."

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS): "Laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis," "DMARDs used in the Treatment of RA," "Steroids in Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis," "What is RA?" "Rheumatoid Arthritis & Pregnancy."

Anemia.org: "Considering Anemia when Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients," Feb. 4, 2009.

UpToDate: "Rheumatoid Arthritis," "Patient information: Complementary therapies for rheumatoid arthritis (Beyond the Basics)."

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Cleveland Clinic: "Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat," "Stay Fit: Aerobic Exercise."

van der Heijde, D. Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 2006.

American Pain Foundation. Treatment Options: A Guide for People Living with Pain, 2006.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons : "Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle."

Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter. "Fact Sheet: Role of PT/OT and OA/RA," Just Joints, vol 1.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults: United States, 2002.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): "What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?" "Rheumatoid Arthritis and CAM," "Meditation."

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: "Borage."

Efthimious, P. Rheumatology International, March 2010.

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Callahan, L.F. Preventing Chronic Disease, April 2009.

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Chung, C.P. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, Feburay 2012.

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Ornbjerg, L.M. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, April 2008.

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Saevarsdottir, S. Arthritis & Rheumatism, January 2011.

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Criswell, L.A. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, August 2006.

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David Pisetsky, MD, chief of rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

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National Sleep Foundation: "How Much Sleep Do Adults Need?" "Myths and Facts," "The Sleep Environment."

Braudal, N. Athritis & Rheumatism, October 2010.

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Feldman, J.B. American Journal Of Clinical Hypnosis, January 2004.

Murphy, L.B. Arthritis Care & Research, published online May 1, 2012.

Sleath, B. Arthritis Care & Research, February 2008.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: "What Is Couple Therapy?"

King, D.E. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, June 2005.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "It's About Eating Right"

Science Daily: "Exercise Program Improves Symptoms In Arthritis Patients," "Aerobic Exercise Safe and Effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Experts Say," "Tai Chi Relieves Arthritis Pain, Improves Reach, Balance, Well-Being, Study Suggests."

University of Michigan Health System, Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center: "Lifestyle Activity & Exercise."

Harvard Medical School: "Sleep and Health."

American Sleep Association: "Sleep Hygiene Tips."

American Academy of Sleep Medicine: How to Sleep Better, 2012.

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